Introduction to the Robot Operating System - ROS Middleware

This course on Introduction to the Robot Operating System (ROS) Middleware aims to teach learners about ROS, its installation on a Linux system, and its application in creating a small mobile robotic platform. The course covers topics such as ROS concepts, core components, filesystem specifics, computation graph level, naming structure, and describing robots in URDF. By the end of the course, learners will have the skills to install ROS, create basic robotic structures, and test their installations using simple builds. The teaching method involves a combination of theoretical explanations, practical examples, and hands-on exercises. This course is intended for individuals interested in robotics, particularly those looking to develop sophisticated robotics platforms using the ROS middleware.